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camaro__thunder · 07-31-2004, 06:43 PM

any updates/pics ?? thanks

stllookn · 08-01-2004, 12:10 AM

Swwweeeeeeet! Your detail work is beautiful and I love the concept of the truck.

XXL · 08-01-2004, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Monty Ditmer of Dallas after he left their business.

Yikes! I haven't heard that name in a LONG time. He and I did some work together many moons ago when he had a shop on the southwest side of 635 and I35.

SCOTI · 08-01-2004, 01:44 AM

He's still there. I've known Monty & his brother for many, many years....

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-01-2004, 10:10 AM

Should be a share looking truck when it's done..

XXL · 08-01-2004, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

He's still there. I've known Monty & his brother for many, many years....

We've probably bumped into one another at some point then. I've been out of DFW since '95 but had a shop in North Arlington (actually on the GP side of 360... but "North Arlington" sounds more upscale

), and used to do handpainted pin stripes all over the metroplex as well as a wide range of custom stuff... mostly suspension work. Now I have a "real" career... which really means I work all the time so I have to pay others to work on my projects

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-01-2004, 10:34 AM

SWEET TUB JOB.

*rage'nrat638* · 08-01-2004, 11:00 AM

here you go

gringoloco · 08-16-2007, 07:05 AM

Wakin' the dead. What's the status on this truck Scoti?

n2billet · 08-16-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Ken, I have a goal. It will be met.

Scoti, please share this with us!

SCOTI · 08-16-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Scoti, please share this with us!

That's just wrong man . . .....

Progress? Not sure if this counts but I managed to accumulate another inch of dust. Work has been on the Beater & it's taking too long as well (it's getting mini-tubbed too).

gringoloco · 08-16-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's just wrong man . . .....

Progress? Not sure if this counts but I managed to accumulate another inch of dust.

Too bad- it looks like you were off to a badass start.

The real reason I dug up this thread is 'cause I was looking at info on tubs and your name came up. I can't get the thought of some 20x15 minimum backspace wheels out of my head. I have basically planned an entire build around a set of rear wheels

I've got a few questions for you regarding some of the things you've done here if you don't mind...

- What method did you use to raise the entire floor? I've studied the pics and it appears to be 'floating'. I know that's not possible, so where'd you get the 3"?

- What is your total height in the center above the (stock)frame rail? My measurements put it at about 7".

- How did you form the stepped flange on the inside edge of the tubs? I get the sectioning part, just can't figure how you did the stepped portion so cleanly.

Thanks in advance, what I see so far looks great. I hope you can find the time to finish it.

-Chris

SCOTI · 08-16-2007, 09:57 PM

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- What method did you use to raise the entire floor? I've studied the pics and it appears to be 'floating'. I know that's not possible, so where'd you get the 3"?

Standard 3" body lift spacers because a) they're cheap, b) they don't add extra weight, & c) they're designed for just this job.

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- What is your total height in the center above the (stock)frame rail? My measurements put it at about 7".

Correct.

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- How did you form the stepped flange on the inside edge of the tubs? I get the sectioning part, just can't figure how you did the stepped portion so cleanly.

I notched out the area of the tub for floor clearance & then we used 1" 90° sheet metal that's welded to the clearanced section (welded solid to the front, spotted on the undersides). Once it was welded up, there was a bunch of grinding to smooth it as much as possible & then some plastic, primer, & paint.

gringoloco · 08-16-2007, 11:29 PM

Sweet. That's pretty much what I was thinking, but I always like to get a few ideas before I commit to something. Thanks and keep us updated -Chris

nates70lwb · 08-17-2007, 12:51 AM

Looks nice! I minitubbed my 70' lwb, lowered the back 5" took two wheel welds out of 72' truck and cut and peiced the two together so it looked stock but wider. I cut the bed floor to the frame. The rear wheels are weld rodlites 15x12 with 7.5bs with MT sportsman 29-15.5tires. will post pics when i get done painting.

nates70lwb · 08-17-2007, 12:51 AM

Looks nice! I minitubbed my 70' lwb, lowered the back 5" took two wheel welds out of 72' truck and cut and peiced the two together so it looked stock but wider. I cut the bed floor to the frame. The rear wheels are weld rodlites 15x12 with 7.5bs with MT sportsman 29-15.5tires. will post pics when i get done painting.

07-31-2004, 06:43 PM	#26
camaro__thunder Epoxy Primer Friendly Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: South of Houston TEXXXAS Posts: 680	tub any updates/pics ?? thanks

08-01-2004, 12:10 AM	#27
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08-01-2004, 01:44 AM	#29
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	He's still there. I've known Monty & his brother for many, many years.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-01-2004, 10:34 AM	#32
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	SWEET TUB JOB. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-01-2004, 11:00 AM	#33
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	here you go Last edited by rage'nrat638; 07-12-2007 at 07:06 AM.

08-01-2004, 10:10 AM	#30
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Should be a share looking truck when it's done..

08-16-2007, 07:05 AM	#34
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Requested Tubbing Pics Wakin' the dead. What's the status on this truck Scoti? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-16-2007, 11:29 PM	#39
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Requested Tubbing Pics Sweet. That's pretty much what I was thinking, but I always like to get a few ideas before I commit to something. Thanks and keep us updated -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

08-17-2007, 12:51 AM	#40
nates70lwb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: shawnee,ok Posts: 21	Re: Requested Tubbing Pics Looks nice! I minitubbed my 70' lwb, lowered the back 5" took two wheel welds out of 72' truck and cut and peiced the two together so it looked stock but wider. I cut the bed floor to the frame. The rear wheels are weld rodlites 15x12 with 7.5bs with MT sportsman 29-15.5tires. will post pics when i get done painting.



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